seeing definition - Dictionary

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see·ing [ s ing ]

noun

Definition:

1. vision: vision or perception with the eyes

My seeing isn't too good.

2. astronomy atmospheric conditions: the clarity of the Earth's atmosphere for astronomical observations using an optical telescope

3. astronomy quality of astronomical images: the quality of the images obtained using an optical telescope

conj see·ing that or see·ing as (how)

Definition:

in view of: used to introduce a statement that takes into account something mentioned before or after

Seeing that you're an old friend, I'll give you a special price.

Word Usage


	The use of seeing that as a conjunction not grammatically attached to a particular subject is established in current English and conforms to a pattern used also in given that, granted that, and others, as in the sentence: Perhaps a vacation would be in order, seeing that you have been working so hard. The alternate forms seeing as and seeing as how are highly informal; since is an acceptable substitute in contexts where seeing that sounds inappropriate.